GET THE LANGUAGE BARRIER DOWN

Today I wish to make a call in order to both defend my native language (spanish), and also my second language (english, as you would think itīs obvious). Of course I am speaking about two most important languages widespread used, apart from chinese, so these considerations, even when utterly wrong, are of importance. First of all, I must say these two languages are not so different as usually thought. Both have many terms of latin origin, in fact, practically equal when written. Terms (words) represent concepts and that is of capital importance when dealing with people communication. Differences in grammar are actually much larger but, taking into account the simpleness (someone could also say unexistance) of english grammar make the matter only a second level problem. I do not wish to forget about honoring other languages cultural succeses (german, french, italian, even russian have great historical works backgrounds), but thereīs little doubt on spanish and english strong literarian importance. And, finally but not least, these two languages are the most widespread used in different countries, first english then spanish. As a direct consequence of what Iīve just said, I think we may, as a first step, aid this two languages so that they can be used by as many people as possible. A second consideration must be taken into account. The language problem hasnīt been that big in northern european countries (mainly scandinavian) and english has succeeded there even as first national language. People uses whatever they consider necessary and governments should enhance and consolidate their options in order to get their people ahead for a future world of prosperity and cooperation. Internet is a good instance of this. What if you do not understand english? Do you still enjoy the many cultural advantages of being worldwide connected? Letīs get to the point and be practical. Pure nationalisms are out of fashion, humanity walks simply the other way round (European Union). The Babel Tower is nothing but a mess, believe me. Iīve myself experienced it many times at work, when meeting three or four different nationalities together though I fairly manage to communicate in their languages. The cost in terms of delays and errors is unaffordable, being much less cheaper to invest towards a common language approach. Weīll get paid back in the short term. Besides, itīs our one and only option, believe me.